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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.90, 2,026.95 and 1,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.90, 2,026.95 and 1,027.64 is: 1,417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.90 : 2,026.95 = 1,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.90/2,026.95 = 1,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.90x = 2,026.95 × 1,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.90x = 2,082,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,974.90/1,469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.09

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